Prepare against Mothupi Lekgau
ZAF · World #37,907 classical · FIDE ID 14307928
Our database contains 53 games by Mothupi Lekgau, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mothupi Lekgau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mothupi Lekgau before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,945 | 1,985 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,903 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 22 | 11 | 20 | 41.5% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mothupi Lekgau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mothupi Lekgau's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lekgau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Lekgau usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lekgau usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lekgau usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Mothupi Lekgau's chess games
All 53 games by Mothupi Lekgau in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Jacob Dumisani Mnguni | 2,150 | 8th Johannesburg FASU Blitz Open | D37 |
| May 2019 | Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien | 2,105 | Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | C63 |
| Jun 2016 | Michael James | 2,054 | 8th Johannesburg FASU Blitz Open | B28 |
| Jan 2022 | Khanya Mazibuko | 1,940 | Randburg Superhero | C68 |
| Jan 2018 | Keith Khumalo | 1,905 | ch-RSA Inter Regional | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Johannesburg FASU Blitz Open | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,095 |
| Randburg Superhero | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,824 |
| 8th Johannesburg FASU Open | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,859 |
| Witwatersrand USSA Cup | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,917 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,700 |
| Johannesburg PSS Prestige Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mothupi Lekgau's chess games?
53 games by Mothupi Lekgau, from May 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mothupi Lekgau has played.
What does Mothupi Lekgau play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Mothupi Lekgau opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mothupi Lekgau answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Mothupi Lekgau play as White?
As White, Mothupi Lekgau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mothupi Lekgau play as Black?
As Black, Mothupi Lekgau most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Mothupi Lekgau's FIDE rating?
Mothupi Lekgau is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (May 2026).
How many games has Mothupi Lekgau played?
Our database contains 53 games by Mothupi Lekgau, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mothupi Lekgau?
53 games by Mothupi Lekgau reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.